Parking your vehicle, Parking your vehicle -31 – Pontiac 2004 Vibe User Manual
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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Carefully pry the
shift-lock override
small, round cover from
the floor-shift console,
located to the right
of the shift lever.
3. Insert the end of a flat-tipped tool into the circular
slot and press down firmly.
4. While maintaining brake application, move the shift
lever into the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can
turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and
release the clutch.
If you are towing a trailer, see
page 4-34.
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